Developing a Personal Leadership Model

This assignment focuses on developing a personal leadership model. Students are required to conduct self-assessments of their leadership skills, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and articulate a distinct leadership style. They must also explain how their chosen model differs from existing models or justify their adherence to the status quo. The essay concludes with a plan for applying the developed leadership model in future endeavors.

MNG03217 A3: Personal Leadership Model - Putting it all together
Piece 1: What traits and behaviors are at the core of your personal leadership model?
I am assertive in nature and am extremely achievement motivated. I am a thinker and I act like I am a striver. The
level of emotionality I possess is all related to the right for a charismatic individual. I am expressive in terms of
emotions and still the levels of emotional expression are not as strong as it can be bothered about. I, however, do
possess a strong task orientation capability. I was always aware that I have an inclination of avoiding risks in any
possible way. In this, I am on the side of conservatism. Along with being participative, I am also relation-
motivated. I possess and show a medium level of ethical awareness, which has made me to attempt at becoming
more sensitive towards different types of ethical issues that arise at the workplace. In the context of motivating
power, I possess an average level of knowledge and skill that I have utilize as I become a leader. A very important
skill that I possess already is thinking strategically that would assist me in providing and showing strategic
leadership towards others. I also possess an average propensity of displaying a form of considerate leadership
behaviour. In terms of taking up initiative and taking the first step, I am extremely efficient. I believe, if I wish to
make anything work out, I would have to take matters in my own hands.
Piece 2: What core personality traits do you bring to your personal leadership model?
Understanding from all the leadership attribute traits found from testing my leadership style, I have found out a
number of things about myself of which I had no idea. I found out that I have moderate readiness for any kind of
leadership role. The level of emotionality I possess is all related to the right for a charismatic individual. I am
expressive in terms of emotions and still the levels of emotional expression are not as strong as it can be bothered
about. I have understood I do not properly possess a mindset of being a manger. I, however, do possess a strong
task orientation capability. Following the different existing forms leadership, I fall into the participative or team
style of leadership. I was always aware that I have an inclination of avoiding risks in any possible way. From what I
have inferred, I would require developing having patience with every people I meet and then provide them with
some time to learn. I would also need to develop the practice of providing the team members with timely
feedback and then encouraging them all through the learning process. It is known that in every office there takes
place some amount of politics. In this context, I believe I contain an above average inclination of playing inside
office politics and also possess a stronger need for power. What I require in this context is becoming more
sensitive towards the image and impression I would be making on my boss. In comparison with other contenders,
I am slightly more influential than the average level. I possess and show a medium level of ethical awareness,
which has made me to attempt at becoming more sensitive towards different types of ethical issues that arise at
the workplace. In the context of motivating power, I possess an average level of knowledge and skill that I have
utilize as I become a leader. I also possess an average propensity of displaying a form of considerate leadership
behaviour. In terms of taking up initiative and taking the first step, I am extremely efficient. I believe, if I wish to
make anything work out, I would have to take matters in my own hands.
Piece 3: What leadership skills do you possess and how do these skills enhance your model?
I am assertive in nature and am extremely achievement motivated. I am a thinker and I act like I am a striver.
Following the different existing forms leadership, I fall into the participative or team style of leadership. I was
always aware that I have an inclination of avoiding risks in any possible way. From all the analysis carried out, I
found that I possess or would in future have a very average level of situational perspective if I ever become a
leader or manager of any team or organization. In terms of dealing with my superiors, I am inclined towards
showing my managers a moderate level of concern so that I can create a good impression. A very important skill
that I possess already is thinking strategically that would assist me in providing and showing strategic leadership
towards others. I also possess an average propensity of displaying a form of considerate leadership behaviour.
From all the analysis carried out regarding my leadership style I have inferred that the right leadership model for

my type is architectural counselor. As an architectural counselor leader, I would possess the skills of being
creative, resourceful, and analytical.
Piece 4: In your leadership model, what are a leader’s most important tasks?
An architectural counselor leader should possess the skills of being creative, resourceful, and analytical (Daft
2014). An architectural counselor is also strategic, introvert and relation-motivated (Mendenhall 2012).
Piece 5: What are the core values that your leadership model emphasizes?
As an architectural counselor leader, I would possess the skills of being creative, resourceful, and analytical. An
architectural counselor is also strategic, introvert and relation-motivated.
Piece 6: In what ways does your leadership model reflect existing scholarship on leadership and in what ways is
your approach unique to you?
From what I have understood, it seems that on a whole I possess and average propensity of becoming a great
leader. Conversely, I do not stand out from the pack in my current aptitude of leadership skills. Looks like with a
bit more practice and experience I can turn out to be a more competent and confident next level leader. However,
it would take me being more fanatically passionate regarding greatness for me to become the next level leader. In
reference to my stress-free and laid-back attitude towards life it would be challenging for changing any of my
present quality and skill levels discussed in this assessment. Majorly I would need to rearrange my inclination of
being emotional minded in associations with people, altering my avoidance of risk, discovering the concept of
patience and rethinking my absence of motivation for impressing my manager.
Piece 7: What barriers and opportunities exist for the implementation of your personal leadership model in your
personal/social life?
My analyses displayed my strengths in relation to task orientation, assertiveness and relationship motivation back
my architectural counselor leadership style.
Piece 8: What barriers and opportunities exist for the implementation of your personal leadership model in your
student/ professional life?
I have also learnt that I need to work on a lot of things before I move on the highest level of leadership.
MNG03217 A3: Essay Template
Introduction
Topic Orientation: Explain what the topic is and why it is important. Cite supporting sources.
In this assignment I would be exploring my personal leadership model. I would be outlining the characteristics that
would be shaping the way I would be leading teams in future. I would be exploring how my self-assessments
either support or rejecting the traits listed in my proposed model.

Definition of key terms: Provide definitions of key terms. Cite supporting sources.
Creative
I have a passion of being artistic and innovative at the same time. I do not take no for any answer and at
all times use ingenuity in solving all of my problems. At the heart and soul of leadership style is creativity (Mitgang
2012).
Analytical
As long as I have understood situations and have faced issues I have always inspected and analyzed
options that has been put in front of me.
Introverted
I am a very reserved person and find it difficult in sharing my thoughts easily with other people. I do not
consider myself as being a people person as I am inclined towards being aloof and at the same detached from
people.
Resourceful
Challenges are embraced by me in the form of a test of my ingenuity. I possess the capability of using
what I am provided with for making the best of my situation.
Relationship motivated
I tend to remain focused on the way people are feeling in opposition to the task at hand. As I live by the
motto that people should be treated in the same way in which I want to be treated myself.
Strategic thinker
I have the capacity of seeing the bigger picture and the things it takes for painting it. It is a vital trait as I
can see the forests and trees in the picture.
Statement of Purpose: State the aim/purpose of the essay.
In this assignment I would be exploring my personal leadership model. I would be outlining the characteristics that
would be shaping the way I would be leading teams in future.
Outline of intentions: Provide an outline of the points you will address in the body of the essay.
Self-assessment of leadership
Leadership model traits
Leadership traits
Analysis of self-assessment
BODY
Refer to at least 3 leadership theories/principles that explain and/or support your discussion.
Explain the main organising idea or issue in your leadership model (e.g. credibility, vision, traits, relationships,
etc.).
I am assertive in nature and am extremely achievement motivated. I am a thinker and I act like I am a striver.
Following the different existing forms leadership, I fall into the participative or team style of leadership. I was
always aware that I have an inclination of avoiding risks in any possible way. From all the analysis carried out, I
found that I possess or would in future have a very average level of situational perspective if I ever become a
leader or manager of any team or organization. In terms of dealing with my superiors, I am inclined towards
showing my managers a moderate level of concern so that I can create a good impression. A very important skill
that I possess already is thinking strategically that would assist me in providing and showing strategic leadership

towards others. I also possess an average propensity of displaying a form of considerate leadership behaviour.
From all the analysis carried out regarding my leadership style I have inferred that the right leadership model for
my type is architectural counselor. As an architectural counselor leader, I would possess the skills of being
creative, resourceful, and analytical.
Describe what you consider to be the most important traits, skills and tasks of an effective leader.
Creative
Analytical
Introverted
Resourceful
Relationship motivated
Strategic thinker
Explain the core values that your leadership model emphasises.
As an architectural counselor leader, I would possess the skills of being creative, resourceful, and analytical. An
architectural counselor is also strategic, introvert and relation-motivated.
Explain what the leadership practiced in your model is seeking to achieve.
From what I have understood, it seems that on a whole I possess and average propensity of becoming a great
leader. Conversely, I do not stand out from the pack in my current aptitude of leadership skills. Looks like with a
bit more practice and experience I can turn out to be a more competent and confident next level leader. However,
it would take me being more fanatically passionate regarding greatness for me to become the next level leader. In
reference to my stress-free and laid-back attitude towards life it would be challenging for changing any of my
present quality and skill levels discussed in this assessment. Majorly I would need to rearrange my inclination of
being emotional minded in associations with people, altering my avoidance of risk, discovering the concept of
patience and rethinking my absence of motivation for impressing my manager
Explain how organisations/groups will benefit as a result of using your leadership model.
In reference to my stress-free and laid-back attitude towards life it would be challenging for changing any of my
present quality and skill levels discussed in this assessment. Majorly I would need to rearrange my inclination of
being emotional minded in associations with people, altering my avoidance of risk, discovering the concept of
patience and rethinking my absence of motivation for impressing my manager
Describe the culture of the organisation/group that would exist if your model was used.
I have the capacity of seeing the bigger picture and the things it takes for painting it. It is a vital trait as I can see
the forests and trees in the picture. Conversely, I have the capacity of processing what is happening at present and
at the same time grasping a complete understanding of what I would like to bring in the future. The benefit of

being a strategic thinking leader is that things would be viewed multidimensionally by me. I only take into
consideration those things which are the effects of actions of today on the results of tomorrow.
Explain why your leadership model is different to what currently exists or, if it is not different, explain why you
have opted for the status quo.
I have a passion of being artistic and innovative at the same time. I do not take no for any answer and at all times
use ingenuity in solving all of my problems. At the time of devising my individual hedgehog concept, I was aware
that creativity is one major thig of which I am very much passionate and have the capacity of developing to the
best I can out of my ability. Having the element of creativity can either be a positive or a negative thing in the
administering of leadership. On a positive note, I have the option of using my perceptibility and ingenuity for
solving my problems and conflicts. Conversely, my creativity can direct in the direction of unconventional
approaches for solving issues that may not grab the fanfare of my followers.
Explain how you will personally apply your leadership model.
Majorly I would need to rearrange my inclination of being emotional minded in associations with people, altering
my avoidance of risk, discovering the concept of patience and rethinking my absence of motivation for impressing
my manager. Application of the leadership model would be extremely helpful for teamwork and leading
employees towards a successful job role (Hargreaves and Fink 2012).
Conclusion
Restate the aim/purpose of your essay.
My personal leadership model backs my leadership skills assessments. My analyses displayed my strengths in
relation to task orientation, assertiveness and relationship motivation back my architectural counselor leadership
style. I have also learnt that I need to work on a lot of things before I move on the highest level of leadership. In
conclusion I divulged how I would be applying my findings on my future endeavors as an effective leader.
Summarise the main points of your model and discussion.
From what I have understood, it seems that on a whole I possess and average propensity of becoming a great
leader. Conversely, I do not stand out from the pack in my current aptitude of leadership skills. Looks like with a
bit more practice and experience I can turn out to be a more competent and confident next level leader. However,
it would take me being more fanatically passionate regarding greatness for me to become the next level leader. In
reference to my stress-free and laid-back attitude towards life it would be challenging for changing any of my
present quality and skill levels discussed in this assessment. Majorly I would need to rearrange my inclination of
being emotional minded in associations with people, altering my avoidance of risk, discovering the concept of
patience and rethinking my absence of motivation for impressing my manager
List of References

Minimum 5 references cited alphabetically in Harvard Style and used in text.
Aaker, D.A. and Joachimsthaler, E., 2012. Brand leadership. Simon and Schuster.
Daft, R.L., 2014. The leadership experience. Cengage Learning.
Hargreaves, A. and Fink, D., 2012. Sustainable leadership (Vol. 6). John Wiley & Sons.
Mendenhall, M.E. ed., 2012. Global leadership: Research, practice, and development. Routledge.
Mitgang, L., 2012. The Making of the Principal: Five Lessons in Leadership Training. Perspective. Wallace
Foundation.